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MASTER'S THESIS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

The organizational communication master's thesis at Bowie State University provides

the student with an opportunity to systematically study a subject of their choice using

research techniques. An appointed advisor and two additional committee members (both

terminal degree holders chosen by the student) provide guidance through the period of

thesis writing. A minimum of ABD (All But the Doctorate degree) is required for a

committee member who is also a faculty in the Department of Communications. The

proposal for the research is developed with the assistance of the Applied Research

course instructor during the period that the student is enrolled in the Applied Research

class.

Relevance to the Graduate Program

The thesis is a requirement for a master's degree in the organizational communication

program. It requires an immersion that provides the depth of knowledge expected of a

graduate student. The graduate student is expected to be informed about research and

to understand the application of research to organizational communication. The entire

thesis writing process is an effective way to help the student acquire the necessary

understanding of research and the accompanying skill.

Scope of the Thesis

The length of the thesis varies according to the nature of the problem addressed, the

literature reviewed, methodology used, statistical treatment, and the data discussed.

There is no typical length of a thesis. However, the research course instructor reserves

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